The 16 Best of Wearable Technology from 2016

2016 has been a big year with a lot of changes. While this year has been rather tumultuous, it has also been a tremendous year for wearables. Going beyond the standard smartwatch, the wearable technology has transformed our lives which is evidenced by my list of the 16 Best Wearables of 2016.

Your baby is the most important thing in your life. Keep your baby safe and sound with the Babelt Baby Monitoring Bracelet. Attaching gently to your baby’s wrist, you’ll receive instant alerts if anything is awry.Price: $99

Feel the virtual world down to your core with the SubPac M2 Wearable Bass System. Inconspicuously worn, this vest deliveries realistic vibrations to simulate bass to bring the VR world to life.Price: $349

The Phoenix Advanced Exoskeleton is the most advanced in the world. Helping people with a range of mobility disabilities, it weighs just 12.25kg and can help people walk without restrictions.Price: TBA

Having a keyboard whenever and wherever you want may seem like a distant luxury but it’s now possible with the Tap Wearable Keyboard. Sitting on your fingers and hand, your memorization of the QWERTY layout will finally pay off.Price: TBA

Rock out without limitation with the AirJamz Wearable Air Guitar. Making all of your childhood rock star dreams come true, the device picks up the movement and location of your hands to strike a chord.Price: $39

The Sharkbanz Shark Deterrent Wristband by Mano has gone where no wearable has gone before: the deep ocean amongst sharks. Worn on your wrist or ankle, it helps keep the sharks at bay (literally).Price: $77.42

For the musically creative, the Remidi Wearable Instrument enables you to play and even record while you’re on the go. Coming in glove form, your music becomes an extension of your body and movements.Price: $199

The virtual world has never felt so real with the HTC Vive VR Headset. Coming with controllers, you can step into a whole new world with incredible sights, characters, and sounds.Price: $799

I finish this roundup with so much excitement. If we’re capable of such advances in technology, all designed to help people, then we have a lot to live up to. But, I’ve got a feeling 2017 will hit us with some incredible gear and I cannot wait to see it.

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